Which best describes a dominant species?

a. A dominant species is the only species in an area.
b. A dominant species has low genetic diversity.
c. A dominant species has high species richness.
d. A dominant species has a high relative abundance.
e. A dominant species has a low relative abundance.


ANSWER: d

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